Lead Cyber Researcher: AI Security & GPU Systems

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan with employer-m​(

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace’s Applied Research & Technology team seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in AI security, GPU design, and emerging security technologies to lead complex research and development efforts. You’ll drive technical contributions across multidisciplinary teams to bring innovative security solutions to mission- and safety-critical platforms.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in AI security, embedded systems, vulnerability analysis, and emerging cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
• 1+ years experience working with embedded systems or industrial control systems or operational technology
• Prior experience in reinforcement learning, intelligence agent and/or machine learning
• Experience supporting or leading research activities

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical and strategic management of novel research and development projects in the cyber physical security focused on AI Security and GPU use
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of hardware, software, communications, and systems engineers to develop, integrate, and evaluate new AI security engineering approaches and technologies
• Lead advanced technology demonstrations delivering early customer engagement, innovation, and business impact
• Lead technical proposal preparation and the execution of government-sponsored science and technology research
• Cultivate strong partnerships with technology stakeholders across Collins business and customers to ensure collaboration and strategic alignment
• Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time

Skills

STEM degree

10+ years experience

US citizenship

Security clearance

Embedded systems

Reinforcement learning

Research experience

Leadership

Education

STEM degree or advanced degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace’s Applied Research & Technology team seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in AI security, GPU design, and emerging security technologies to lead complex research and development efforts. You’ll drive technical contributions across multidisciplinary teams to bring innovative security solutions to mission- and safety-critical platforms.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in AI security, embedded systems, vulnerability analysis, and emerging cybersecurity